Mansfield is an ex-mining town. Everyone knows that. But it's hosted lots of other industries across the centuries too, as Denis Hill says – he also explains that the town is one of the best places to set up a business today. We then take a tour of pit history at one of Mansfield's most engaging visitor attractions: the Nottinghamshire Mining Museum. 
https://www.nottsminingmuseum.org.uk/

Mansfield is an ex-mining town. Everyone knows that. But it's hosted lots of other industries across the centuries too, as Denis Hill says – he also explains that the town is one of the best places to set up a business today. We then take a tour of pit history at one of Mansfield's most engaging visitor attractions: the Nottinghamshire Mining Museum. https://www.nottsminingmuseum.org.uk/

Mansfield is an ex-mining town. Everyone knows that. But it's hosted lots of other industries across the centuries too, as Denis Hill says – he also explains that the town is one of the best places to set up a business today. We then take a tour of pit history at one of Mansfield's most engaging visitor attractions: the Nottinghamshire Mining Museum.&nbsp;
https://www.nottsminingmuseum.org.uk/

Episode 10: When Coal Was the Goal

A podcast about the past, present and possible futures of Mansfield, a town in North Nottinghamshire. 

Fifty years ago Mansfield was a vibrant mining and manufacturing hub and a safe Labour seat. Now a blue brick in the UK’s old red industrial wall, the town seems less certain of its identity and role in the world. What does the future hold for Mansfield? 

Presented by Robert Shore and his mum. Produced by Matt Downing, who also provided the music. Theme tune performed by Bobby and the Midlanders.

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A podcast about the past, present and possible futures of Mansfield, a town in North Nottinghamshire. Fifty years ago Mansfield was a vibrant mining and manufacturing hub and a safe Labour seat. Now a blue brick in the UK’s old red industrial wall, the town seems less certain of its identity and role in the world. What does the future hold for Mansfield? Presented by Robert Shore and his mum. Produced by Matt Downing, who also provided the music. Theme tune performed by Bobby and the Midlanders.

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